Clinging to the Wreckage
John Mortimer reads extracts from his autobiography
Clinging to the Wreckage - A Dependence on the Criminal Classes
John Mortimer reads his autobiography. The author recalls writing books and his failing father's final years.
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Clinging to the Wreckage - Blacked Out Spires
John Mortimer reads his autobiography. The prolific writer recalls Oxford, Brahms, wartime, pacifism and disgusting cocktails.
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Clinging to the Wreckage - Depravity and Corruption
John Mortimer reads his autobiography. The author recalls dealing with his divorce whilst tackling obscenity laws in court.
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Clinging to the Wreckage - Episode 2
John Mortimer reads extracts from his autobiography. The prolific dramatist and author recalls his school day adventures.
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Clinging to the Wreckage - Is Execution Done On Cawdor?
John Mortimer reads extracts from his autobiography. The prolific dramatist and author recalls his parents.
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Clinging to the Wreckage - Lord Byron's Slippers
John Mortimer reads extracts from his autobiography. The prolific writer recalls his Harrow School days, plus the advent of war.
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Clinging to the Wreckage - Murderers and Other Friends
John Mortimer reads his autobiography. The author recalls dealing with clients accused of killing - and his confused home life.
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Clinging to the Wreckage - The Barrister's Set
John Mortimer reads his autobiography. The author recalls how life as a newly wed started with divorce cases.
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Clinging to the Wreckage - The Verdict Postponed
John Mortimer concludes his autobiography. The prolific author meets his new wife and makes peace with his mother.
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Clinging to the Wreckage - Writing Between Takes
John Mortimer reads his autobiography. The author recalls working at the Crown Film Unit and his first 'proper' writing job.
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